Unrequited

Unrequited Sam VanHook How could you possibly think to love that which you do not understand? Among the multitude of stars that shine in your midst You, of all people, stare unrelenting at that star that's farthest away, yet to you it shines the brightest; a false deity. Shameless… Fires of an unknown age flicker in your eyes Tempted, tempted to be dragged down into this abysmal feeling you would rather dwell in than succumb to your dying strength. Jealous, fierce passion you feel, it will come to pass Fleeting for but a moment, In your mirrored eyes, You know it cannot come to be. And still, you think yourself a king For that is what he once saw you as, not because he loved you, but because you made yourself believe so. Sullied, memories will serve no purpose The road is long; it winds for many more leagues You carry with you a burden, clamping to you like a vice It tourniquets your chest, demanding you sacrifice your free will Your words mean nothing, a shadow of their former selves. You must carry on, dragging the thoughts that you cling to tenaciously, a duty never to be broken. You would wait until Earth's… last… seconds… Bearing the strength and honour of champions, but a fool's resolve The days grow shorter. When he returns, the dust of your flight will take your place Uninvited… Undecided…. Unrequited….